Tipping winners is hard work, says James
We were all winners at the Moonee Valley Cricket Club's Melbourne Cup function at the Reunion Bar in Ascot Vale.

There was fun, food and frolic, under the watchful eye of MVCC sponsor, host and occasional player Matt Clare.

As James Holt (left) shows, tipping winners is hard work, and you need a rest from it occasionally to refresh.

A small but merry band of players gathered at the Union Rd venue for the day, and we were able to watch the passing hordes on their way to and from Royal Flemington.

We had the last laugh though, with sweeps, mystery bets and all manner of entertainment - including enjoying singer/guitarist Chris Langford's vast repertoire for the afternoon.

For more pictures from the day, click HERE.

   Remembering our Valley great Peter Gardiner

Moonee Valley great Peter "PG" Gardiner was remembered fondly by the huge crowd who attended his funeral on Friday, October 18, and again at a celebration of his life at the Moonee Valley bowling club rooms later that day.

PG had a huge impact on the Moonee Valley cricket, bowls and football clubs, and the hundreds of attendees were a testament to just how much he touched us.

His brother and fellow Moonee Valley Cricket Club Life Member Kevin Gardiner spoke eloquently at the funeral, and MVCC co-founder Ray Storey and Peter's daughter Jessie gave some wonderful insights into the man and his life.

Back at the bowling club, friends and colleagues from across the three clubs were given an open microphone to share their recollections of Peter.

PG's passing brought together a Who's Who of the Moonee Valley Cricket Club, including Life Members Laurie Mayne, Darren Nagle, Sandro Capocchi, Greg Peters, Michael Harvey, Ray Storey, Ian Sutherland, Warwick Nolan, Jim McKenzie and Charlie Walker.

Above are PG's life-long mates (L-R) Warwick Knill, Garry Noonan and Alan Sutherland.

We'll all miss him.

***Click here for a link to more photos and words.

OUR WINTER WINNERS

Moonee Valley held its Winter Competition presentation night at the Ormond Park clubrooms on Sunday, October 27.
We started our inaugural season in the Mid Year Cricket Association in great style, but tapered off during the season.
But we had a great time and saw some excellent performances, and they were recalled and rewarded at our presentation - after the gathering watched a magnificent Fifths victory, winning nine wickets down off the last ball of the day.
Our inaugural MYCA batting award was won by Matt Thomas with 182 runs @ 45.5, and Umar Farooq won the bowling award with 9 wickets @ 15.
Michael Ozbun was the runaway best fielder with 14 votes, while Kern Kapoor's class with bat, ball and in the field earned him the Most Valuable Player medal.
Umar received a five-for trophy for his 5/24, which swung the game against County West.
We're already looking forward to our second winter comp season.
Pictured above: Skipper Stephen Ward (centre) is flanked by award winners (L-R) Kern Kapoor, Michael Ozbun, Matt Thomas and Umar Farooq.

 Main Club contact details:

Charlie Walker - President 0409 237 543; 9370 1802
Peter Golding - Club Secretary 0419 009 721
Simon Thornton - Vice President 0417 570 779

Email: mooneev@club.cricketvictoria.com.au


For more contacts, see " Office bearers & Officials " under "Club News & Info" at the top of the page

Last updated: November 28, 2013.

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